"Thomas rose from an undrafted free agent in 2023 to a starter and playmaker in 2025, winning the weak-side linebacker job outright after sharing time early in the season with Tyrice Knight. In 17 regular-season games, Thomas recorded 96 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, an interception and eight passes defensed."
"After going undrafted out of North Carolina State, Thomas was initially signed by the Las Vegas Raiders, who waived him before the 2023 season. He was claimed by the Seahawks and suffered a season-ending knee injury that November. Thomas played in all 17 games in 2024 and led Seattle in special teams snaps."
The Seattle Seahawks secured inside linebacker Drake Thomas with a two-year, $8 million contract extension through 2027, with potential value reaching $9 million. Thomas, 26, rose from undrafted free agent status in 2023 to become a key starter on Seattle's top-ranked scoring defense. During the 2025 regular season, he recorded 96 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, an interception, and eight passes defensed across 17 games. He added 18 tackles in three playoff games as the Seahawks secured the NFC West title and conference's No. 1 seed. Originally signed by Las Vegas before being claimed by Seattle, Thomas overcame a season-ending knee injury to establish himself as an emerging defensive playmaker.
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